"I Will Defend Our No. 1 Viewer Ratings"... Jun Hyun-moo Releases Ambition as SBS Broadcaster for Nagoya Asian Games

Broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo, who has officially joined SBS as a sports broadcaster for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, has shared his bold determination to defend the top spot in viewer ratings.

Having previously taken the microphone for the Paris Olympics and the North and Central America World Cup, Jun will once again serve as a broadcaster for this Asian Games, covering the men's high jump where Woo Sang-hyeok will vie for his first Asian Games gold medal, as well as the recurve archery events where major gold medals are at stake.

Jun expressed his thoughts on joining the team, saying, "As many national athletes have gone through hardships and trained hard, I will study diligently to ensure their efforts are conveyed well and defend our No. 1 position in viewer ratings."

What Jun is focusing on the most in his preparation are "fun" and "easy delivery." Jun stated, "Since there are already so many people who are exceptionally good at standard broadcasting, I want to add a touch of fun so that even people who don't usually watch can tune in," adding, "I am studying hard to deliver rules and other details of the sports in an easy-to-understand way."

In particular, Jun showed confidence in broadcasting the archery events. Noting that he has hosted idol archery competitions on entertainment programs for other broadcasters over the past 10 years, Jun said, "Although this is my first official sports broadcast, I will prepare thoroughly so that it doesn't feel that way," and expressed his ambition to "bring fun and excitement that couldn't be seen in conventional broadcasts, making even those who had no prior interest in archery sit in front of the TV."

At the same time, he emphasized a broadcasting style that enhances the tension of the game rather than relying on excessive talk. Jun explained, "Paradoxically, rather than talking too much, I plan to exercise selection and concentration," adding, "Instead of just trying to make it overly entertaining, I intend to cut back on words during tense moments."

He continued, "I will properly deliver terminology explanations and exciting moments, but during scenes that truly require intense focus or tension, I will try to manage the pace well by watching and holding our breath together," previewing a broadcast that captures both entertainment and immersion.

High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok will challenge for his first Asian Games gold medal at this tournament. Jun is scheduled to vividly deliver the heated moments from the field by covering the men's high jump final, which holds Woo's challenge, alongside the recurve archery matches where gold medals will be concentrated toward the end of the competition.

Meanwhile, SBS plans to present an unrivaled broadcasting lineup featuring a "broadcaster triangular formation" consisting of Bae Sung-jae, Jung Woo-young, and Jun Hyun-moo, alongside legendary commentators such as Gu Bon-gil, Im Dong-hyun, Song Dae-nam, and Kim So-hee.

The 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, which adds even more excitement with the addition of Jun Hyun-moo, will kick off on Saturday, September 19, and run for 16 days until Sunday, October 4.

Reporter Kang Sun-ae 

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
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